Beduin

American  

[bed-oo-in, bed-win] / ˈbɛd u ɪn, ˈbɛd wɪn /

noun

plural

Beduins,

plural

Beduin

1. Bedouin.

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Etymology

Origin of Beduin

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The coarse garments of the Beduin were exchanged for fine linen; his body was bathed with water and scented essences; he lay once more on a couch and enjoyed the luxurious cookery of the Egyptians.

From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

Malchiel, the colleague of Labai in his attack upon Gezer, as afterwards upon Ebed-Tob of Jerusalem, does not appear to have been of Beduin origin.

From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

Patrols and sentries must be posted during daylight on all dominating points, and Beduin camel scouts sent out to observe enemy movements and report in time to the O.C.

From The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 by Morrison, F. L.

Thence it turned northward again through the oasis of En-mishpat or Kadesh-barnea, and after smiting the Amalekite Beduin, as well as the Amorites in Hazezon-tamar, made its way into the vale of Siddim.

From Patriarchal Palestine by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

Beduin place names too have a charm of their own.

From The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 by Morrison, F. L.